Personal watercraft races set for Saturday and Sunday on Onondaga Lake

The U.S. Open of Watercross splashes down on Onondaga Lake Park Saturday and Sunday. The event is billed as one of the premier personal watercraft races in the country.

More than $18,000 in cash prizes will be awarded during the two-day competition, which features personal watercraft, such as Jet Skis and Sea-Doos. The times is 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. both days at the Willow Bay area of the lake, near Liverpool.

Nearly 250 entries are expected to compete in 10 pro-am and 23 amateur classes. Up to 20 craft will be racing at a time. Spectator admission is free.